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They also hit number one in both Ireland and Canada, as well as number two in America, and the song was in the top 10 in a number of European countries as well as Australia and New Zealand.

Fans of I'm Not In Love had the chance to get their hands on the 'Most Performed British Work' award at the sale at Hansons Auctioneers on Wednesday, March 14, smashing the estimate price of £1,500 to £2,000.

The lot belonged to the band's former co-manager, Ric Dixon, and was sold alongside a gold disc presented to him as recognition of sales of more than 100,000 copies of 10cc's Greatest Hits 1972-1978, which fetched £1,050.

Silver and gold discs that had been awarded to 10cc and will also be sold at the auction

Mr Dixon's wife, Jill, decided to put the memorabilia up for sale because her 'husband can no longer appreciate the music that dominated his life.'

Mr Dixon, 82, now lives in a Cheshire nursing home after sadly losing his memory, but his wife recalled how he met the band which went on to become world-famous in the 70s and 80s.

His wife, who also lives in Cheshire, said: "This goes to show that 10cc, and the music they made, is still held in high esteem.

The Ivor Novello award that will be sold (Image: Hansons Auctioneers)

"I never would have believed the Ivor Novello award would have made so much money. I am also delighted the award is staying in the UK.

"If only 10cc had stayed together for longer and made even more music."

The lot was purchased by an unamed private buyer in the United Kingdom.